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Solar Panel Quote Help
Hi all, Just wondering if the following seems a bit expensive: 1 SUPPLY OF PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM (5.93 kWp) 15 x TRINA SOLAR 395W VERTEX S 1 x HUAWEI 5KW HYBRID 2x HUAWEI HUAWEI LUNA2000 5KWH BATTERY MODULE 15 x HUAWEI 450W OPTIMISER 1 x EMLITE BI-DIRECTIONAL METER ECA2.NV 1 x K2 VARIO All for £13730 (£1200 of this is for…
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Yet another Solar Panel quote!!
Hi all As with a fair few others I'm considering solar panels (just moved house & likely to be in this one until carried out). I've got my 1st quote in which goes as follows: 4.38 kWp Solar PV Kit:12 x JA Solar 365W Solar PV Modules1 x Solis 4kW Single phase Solar PV InverterMounting Kit to Suit:Above Roof (Layout…
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Solar panels on a Flat dormer roof
Hi I have a c30yr old loft conversion (no planning docs available when i purchased the house/ or on the council website). There is a decent amount of flat space, there is a shared chimney which is c40-50cms higher than the flat roof. I live in Barnet council area Do i need PP? (will the chimney count as the highest point)…
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Solar quotes - Confused!
My wife and I are really interested in getting solar panels, partly to save some money but mainly to lower our reliance on fossil fuels. Our house has two roofs, one adjacent to the other. One is flat and the panels (8) can be orientated directly south with no shading. The other is pitched and faces slightly south west…
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Solar Quotes - any help appreciated
Hi All, back after a long break but a big purchase decision here. I have been looking at getting some quotes in for solar as I am thinking its about the right time to get it, here are the 2 I currently have. Jus to note I have read a few posts on here prior to posting but wanted to see if I could get some bespoke guidance…
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myenergi eddi vs battery
Hi Just wondering what's better? The myenergy Eddi or a battery? I think the zappi is worth it regardless? But the Eddi is a toss up between the eddi or battery storage, I think?
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Securing 0% VAT on battery install
Hi All, I have existing solar and am looking at having a storage battery installed. With the new 0% VAT for renewables it may be more cost effective to also add an additional solar installation with 1-3 panels (as small and cost effective as possible). I have a flat roof - admittedly shaded in the afternoon - where this…
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Obtaining an MCS certificate
Hi all, as indicated I'm trying to obtain an MCS certificate for my father. He and my mum had a sizeable array of solar panels installed in autumn 2012 by an installer who seem to have gone bust since (Solarking UK). Sadly, my mum died 5 years ago and he was her primary carer and had no career, so I'm a bit worried about…
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Best place for PV inverter and battery?
I am planning on getting a small solar array 9 Trina 395KW panels, 3kw Solis inverter and a 5.2KW Giveenergy battery with AC3.0 charger. I don't have an adjoining garage and inside space is limited for an internal installation. So where is the best place to put the inverter and battery - in the loft (hot in summer, cold in…
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Batteries:Degrees of power cut protection
Which batteries will charge from my panels during a power cut? I have a solaredge HD Wave inverter. Also which battery will be capable of running a circuit / some outlets in a power cut?
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Roof orientation and panels
Recently had a solar survey done for the roof and the installer has come up with 7x 340W panesl in a 3 + 4 split on the roof towards the rear of the house. The front of the house/roof is facing NE and the only south facing roof is the rear (the roof which appears sunlit!). The roof in the front part of the house gets sun…
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Trying to work out if Solar and Battery will save money.
Hope you can help. I am trying to work out how much a solar and battery storage system would potentially save me per month. Had a quote for 16x JA Solar panels (375W), XSolar inverter and 5.2kw Fox battery. This creates a 5.84Kw system. Price - £10,995 installed. From the survey, it is expected to produce a minimum of…
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Solar PV + battery install tariff Q's
Hi all, I'm about to go ahead with a 6kw Solar PV install and the final decision I have to make is how much battery storage I want/need. I'm looking at getting a good size +/-12kw battery so I can store cheap energy from the grid in winter. My question is, I am not economy 7 and I do not own a EV so that rules out any…
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Water source heat pump, - COP
Just wondering if these are worth it? They apparently have a higher COP than ASHPs and don't cost much more. Also if anyone knows what you would expect over a year for COP on WSHPs? I wonder then why ASHPs are being pushed instead. Is it due to them being more reliable?
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Solar Panel Quote
Hi All I just had a quote from a solar panel company (who shall remain nameless for now) and I thought it was a bit high. I was wondering if you guys could tell me if it is just over the odds or whether they've had my pants down? I live in Wales and have a large, south facing roof on a hill so a dream spot for panels…
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solar PV and battery quote struggles
Hello im looking in to getting solar PV and potentially battery storage but due to 'increased demand' im really struggling to get quotes back. We are high electric users with a air source heat pump who live in a rural location (no gas) out side of Portsmouth. iv had one quote back so far and wondered if people on here…
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Battery + Panels - Max load before import
Am I right in thinking that if my inverter on my batteries is rated at 3kw and my panels are generating over 3kw that I could use 6kw on a mixture of appliances before I import from the grid? Likewise, if the panels aren't generating but batteries are charged, I can only use up to 3kw before the system will need to import…
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Can a SolarEdge smart meter installed with my solar panels provide OVO with all the data they need?
Hello, I used to be a regular on MSE whilst paying off our mortgage. Back with a question please as I am new to both solar and smart meters. Our power is provided by OVO and we are looking at getting SolarEdge panels, inverter and battery installed in early summer. I was going to ask OVO to fit a smartmeter as they will do…
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Which is greener; ASHP or EV?
From a discussion on another forum for interest. I've quoted it verbatim so don't shoot the messenger! This is the source of the Mitsubishi data. Other heat pumps and EV manufacturers are available.…
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Solar Together Quote
Hi everyone, Was hoping to get some feedback on this quote if possible from any experts on the board please. I'm part of the Essex Solar Together scheme - on face value I was quite pleased with the deal but when researching I saw people pop the deals on here for a bit of feeback. Solar Together Offer: 14 * 385w panels…
